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Early-Season Phosphorus Deficiency in Corn: Understanding Purple Corn at V2

May 19, 2026

The purple coloration appearing in this V2 corn field is a strong indicator of early-season phosphorus (P) deficiency. At this stage, young corn plants rely heavily on accessible phosphorus to support rapid root development, energy transfer, and early vegetative growth. When uptake is restricted, anthocyanin pigments accumulate in the leaf tissue, creating the purple to…

Soil and Tissue Testing in Modern Agriculture: Insights for Smarter Nutrient Management, Higher Efficiency, and Improved Profitability

May 13, 2026

Introduction:  The Importance of Soil and Tissue Testing Modern agriculture is no longer driven by assumptions, tradition, or uniform input programs. The margin for error has narrowed. Fertility costs have increased. Weather volatility has intensified. Yield expectations continue to rise across corn, soybeans, wheat, and specialty crop systems throughout the continental United States. In this…

Soil and Tissue Testing Methods in Modern Agriculture: A Practical Guide

April 30, 2026

Introduction: Understanding the Value and Role of Each Method in Modern Crop Management Modern agriculture does not fail on a lack of inputs. It fails on inefficient placement, incomplete understanding of soil biology, and reactive nutrient management. Across the continental United States, producers are operating under tighter margins, higher yield expectations, and more variable weather…

Soil Testing in Modern Agriculture: A Strategic Framework for Yield, Efficiency, and Profitability

April 20, 2026

Introduction – The Importance of Soil Testing Soil testing is no longer a supplemental agronomic practice—it is the foundation of modern crop production strategy. In a production environment defined by tight margins, volatile input costs, and increasing yield expectations, the ability to accurately quantify what is happening beneath the soil surface determines profitability before a…

AgriBusiness Review Recognizes Monty’s As Company At The Forefront Of Agri Biotech Solutions

January 9, 2023

https://www.agribusinessreview.com/monty-s-plant-food

Amin Nouri, Ph. D. Joins Monty’s Plant Food Company As Senior Agriculture Research Scientist

September 9, 2022

LOUISVILLE, KY – Monty’s Plant Food Co. is proud to announce Dr. Amin Nouri is joining its growing research team. Dr. Nouri is joining Monty’s as Senior Agriculture Research Scientist. Dr. Nouri is a soil scientist with an extensive background in agricultural research, training, and extension. Amin has authored and co-authored more than 20 peer-reviewed…

Higher Yields Translate to Record Sales and Team Expansion at Monty’s through 2021

November 30, 2021

Louisville, KY – To continue the momentum created by their double-digit growth over the last couple of seasons, Monty’s Plant Food Company, based in Louisville, Kentucky, recently invited Philip McCutchan to join their team as their new Vice President of Sales. McCutchan will lead Monty’s fast-growing sales team which added five hires in 2021. These…

Monty’s Plant Food Company Announces the Expansion of Their Research and Development Team and Laboratory

December 16, 2020

Louisville, KY— Today Monty’s Plant Food Company deepened their capacity as a trusted advisor and innovator of product solutions to farmers through the expansion of their research and development department. They announced the arrival of two key R & D department employees, Dr. Fritzie Chen and Dr. Cassidy Million, as well as an ongoing expansion…

Partnership To Develop Agricultural Product Line Shows Promise To Improve Crops And Reduce Carbon Footprint

March 31, 2020

A strategic partnership between Specialty Granules LLC (SGI), Monty’s Plant Food Company and OrganoCat has developed MagmaHume™, a mineral-rich soil and plant fortifier, that shows promise in boosting crop yield while having potential to reduce a farmer’s carbon footprint. The collaboration came out of a desire to address nutrient-depleted farmland and climate change by utilizing…

Agronomy Report October 2019

October 16, 2019

Joe Dedman, Agronomist                                 OCTOBER HARVEST HAS BEGUN! Yes, this has been a totally different year that farmers and the Ag industry have experienced, but of course it’s not over yet.  Harvest results are coming in and many areas are…